Word of the Day

operose

[op-uh-rohs]

adjective:

done with or involving much labor

Explanation

Operose describes something that requires a great deal of work. The word might appear when a project demands a lot of manual labor or unrelenting focus. An operose task may be difficult, but it's usually worth it in the end.

Example: Planting a dozen new shrubs in her yard by herself was an operose undertaking, but she was pleased with the result.

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